Hotpoint X156E User manual

Brand: Hotpoint

Model: X156E

Category: Cookers

Type: User manual

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Instructions

X253E

X156E

X153E

C220E

Installation 5

For your Safety – Always 7

For your Safety – Never 8

Features X153E/C220E 9

Features X156E 10

Features X253E 11

Control Panels 12

Hotplates - General Notes (X153E, X253E & C220E) 13

Ceramic Hob (X156E) 15

Choosing your Utensils 20

Temperature Conversion Chart 22

Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes (X253E) 23

Grill Chart (X253E) 25

Grilling (X153E, X156E & C220E) 26

Grill Chart (X153E, X156E & C220E) 28

Oven Temperature Chart – Meat 29

Oven Temperature Chart – Baking 30

Main Oven Cookery Notes 31

Care and Cleaning 34

Using the Main Oven for other Functions 33

Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 37

Something Wrong with your Cooker 38

Key Contacts Back Cover

Contents

Introduction 4

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain

them for future reference.

Introduction

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment

89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC

92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC

93/68/EEC

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.

Remove all doors and lids. Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the

appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to

the electricity supply.

To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of

your product.

Disposal of your product

Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable

if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this

booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.

The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for

use in any other installation.

When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an

extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is

suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due

to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the

insulation.

When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,

this will cease after a period of use

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.

(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the

rating plate attached to this equipment.

any person other than the authorised employee or agent.

(d) Has been correctly installed.

Installation

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Your cooker should have been checked to ensure

that the

voltage corresponds with your supply volt

age,

this is stated

on the rating plate, which is situated

on the rear panel.

The cooker must be connected by a competent person,

such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor, to a suit-

able double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of

32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable

to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double

pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of

3mm is acceptable).

The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to

the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control

unit must be within 2 metres of, but not directly above the

appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of

an emergency.

The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a

conductor size of 6mm

minimum.

This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding

suppression of radio and television interference.

Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the

rear access cover.

The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp

adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be

used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.

Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any

brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the

rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between

cabinets.

The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of

adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the

feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the

product into position.

NOTE: This appliance must not be fitted on a platform.

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets

spaced 500mm apart. The space either side need only be

sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It

can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in a

corner setting. It can also be used free-standing.

Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must

not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be

protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging

surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.

Siting the Cooker

150 mm

650 mm

Installation

Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch

off at the cooker control unit.

Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting

the front as follows:

Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip

on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any

grill elements.

Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.

Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not

damaged.

Moving the Cooker

Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department

(see Back Cover for contact number.)

Splash Panel

Kit (Wall Mounted)

For Your Safety

● Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven

and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.

● Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using

the appliance.

● Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling

as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.

● Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have

finished cooking and when not in use.

● Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any

build up of steam or heat to disperse.

●

Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items

from the oven/grill.

● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure

handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot

become heated by other hotplate/pans.

●

Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the

controls.

● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before

cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.

●

Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before

switching on the oven.

● Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the

appliance is not in use.

● Always take care when removing items from the grill when the

lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.

● Always keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat

from cooking can cause a fire.

●

Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene

to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

● Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

● Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service

engineer.

● Always take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven,

as during use the oven becomes hot.

IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN FIRE OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE.

1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL

SWITCH.

2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH,

this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES

BEFORE

MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a

hot pan and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN

FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

When used properly your appliance

is completely safe but as with any electrical

product there are certain precautions that

must be observed.

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

Always

Safety Advice

For Your Safety

● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance

is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.

● Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt

to reach.

● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and

not in use.

● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

● Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build

up causing the container to burst.

● Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or

on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to

the appliance.

● Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

● Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use

a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

● Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will

cause the appliance to overheat.

● Never use the appliance as a room heater.

● Never use the grill to warm plates.

● Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

● Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft

furnishings.

● Never use steam cleaners.

Never

Features X153E/C220E

GRILL

DOOR

REMOVABLE

INNER GLASS

DOOR

X153

MODEL & SERIAL

NUMBER

GRILL DOOR

SWITCH

PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

CONTROL

PANEL

STAYCLEAN

SIDE PANELS

OVEN ROD

SHELVES

GRILL

1000W

1500W

2000W

(Red Spot)

1000W X153E

1.5kW REDSPOT

C220E

GRILL/MEAT PAN

WITH REMOVABLE

HANDLE AND WIRE

FOOD SUPPORT

SOLID

DOOR

C220E

Features X156E

GRILL DOOR

REMOVABLE

INNER GLASS

DOOR

MODEL & SERIAL

NUMBER

GRILL DOOR

SWITCH

PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

CONTROL

PANEL

STAYCLEAN

SIDE PANELS

OVEN ROD

SHELVES

GRILL

1200W

1800W

1200W

GRILL/MEAT PAN

WITH REMOVABLE

HANDLE AND WIRE

FOOD SUPPORT

Features X253E

GRILL/TOP OVEN

DOOR

REMOVABLE

INNER GLASS

DOOR

MODEL & SERIAL

NUMBER

PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

CONTROL

PANEL

STAYCLEAN

SIDE PANELS

OVEN ROD

SHELVES

GRILL/TOP OVEN

1000W

1500W

2000W

(Red Spot)

1500W

(Red Spot)

GRILL/MEAT PAN

WITH REMOVABLE

HANDLE AND WIRE

FOOD SUPPORT

MAIN OVEN

INDICATOR

LIGHT

TOP OVEN

INDICATOR

LIGHT

MAIN

OVEN

TOP

OVEN

GRILL

LEFT

FRONT

PLATE

RIGHT

REAR

PLATE

LEFT

REAR

PLATE

RIGHT

FRONT

PLATE

Control Panel

Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide

variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven knobs can only be

rotated clockwise from the Off position.

Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when

the appliance is not in use.

Operating the In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill

control when the compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due

grill is in use to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.

Slow cooking ‘S’ The main oven has a ‘S’ setting specially designed to reduce energy

usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow cooking section of this

book.

Cooling Fan A gentle flow of air will be blown from below the control panel when

(X253E only) either oven and/or grill controls are in use.

GRILL

INDICATOR

LIGHT

MAIN OVEN

INDICATOR

LIGHT

MAIN

OVEN

GRILL

LEFT

FRONT

PLATE

RIGHT

REAR

PLATE

LEFT

REAR

PLATE

RIGHT

FRONT

PLATE

X153E, X156E and C220E

X253E

❍

❍❍

❍

❍❍

❍

Note:

Use of Hotplates

Control Settings

Guide

Hotplates General Information Notes (X153E, X253E & C220E)

Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in

contact with the hob surface.

The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set power levels. Each control can

be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at

position 1 to a maximum at position 6, the redspot hotplates heat up more

rapidly to give faster boiling.

This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of

pan used and the quantity of food.

Safety 1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the

requirements for appropriate heating area.

deep fat frying 2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.

3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking

period.

4. Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.

This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,

resulting in greasy food.

5. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly

into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause

frothing and spitting, if added to quickly.

6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.

7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or

fat.

Knob Position

1 To melt butter, chocolate, etc.

1 or 2 To heat food gently.

To keep small amounts of water simmering.

To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,

To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.

3 To heat solid and liquid foods.

Keep water boiling.

Thaw frozen vegetables.

Make 2-3 egg omelettes.

4 or 5 To cook foods, just above simmering.

To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.

5 or 6 To seal meat and fry fish.

6 Frying potatoes.

Bringing water to the boil.

Deep fat frying.

Dissolve sugar for preserve making.

Type of food

Hotplates General Information Notes (X153E, X253E & C220E)

● Use good quality flat-based

cookware on all electric heat

sources.

● Ensure pans have clean, dry

bases before use.

● Ensure pans match size of

heating area.

● Remember good quality pans

retain heat well, so generally

only a low or medium heat is

necessary.

● Ensure pan handles are

positioned safely and away

from heat sources.

● Lift pans, do not drag.

● Use pan lids except when frying.

● Deal with spillage immediately

but with care.

Always ✓

● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,

asbestos mats and stands e.g.

Wok stands – they can cause

overheating.

● Use utensils with skirts or rims

e.g. buckets and some kettles.

● Use badly dented or distorted

pans.

● Leave an element switched on

when not cooking.

● Cook food directly on the

hotplate.

● Drag or slide utensils across

the hob surface.

● Place large preserving pans or

fish kettles across two

hotplates.

● Place plastic vessels or utensils

on a hot hob.

● Use the hob as an area for

storage

Never ✗

PANS SHOULD NOT

Be concave

(bowed in)

Be convex

(bowed out)

Be rimmed

But essentially Flat

Always place pans

centrally on the

hotplate

CHOICE OF UTENSILS

Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum

performance the use of good quality utensils.

Be deeply ridged

Ceramic Hob (X156E)

CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE

APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY.

Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob

surface as damage can occur.

The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking

areas:-

Front left 6 heat 1800W

Rear left 6 heat 1200W

Rear right 6 heat 1800W

Front right 6 heat 1200W

The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is

switched on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched

Off.

Warning: Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still be hot.

The controls for the hotplates can be turned in either direction.

Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer, turn the

control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid.

Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving

food. It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position

as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from aluminium pans more difficult to

remove. To protect elements against over-heating, safety cut-outs have been incorporated with

each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the safety cut-out switches the

element Off and On continuously, thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an

excessive build-up of heat in the cooking area.

Hotplates General Information Notes (X156E)

USE OF HOTPLATES

Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob

surface.

Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower

setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid. The two small Hotplates are

specially for smaller pans, low temperature cooking and simmering.

Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life

of the hotplate.

CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE

This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the

quality of food.

Frying potatoes.

Bringing water to the boil.

Deep fat frying.

Dissolve sugar for preserve making

To seal meat and to fry fish.

To cook foods just above simmering.

To maintain a ‘rolling boil’ for preserve making.

Keep water boiling.

Make 2-3 egg omelettes.

Thaw frozen vegetables.

To heat solid & liquid foods.

To heat food gently.

To keep small amounts of water

simmering.

To heat sauces containing egg

yolks & butter.

To simmer stews, meat, fish,

vegetables & fruit.

To melt butter chocolate etc.

✓

● Use gauze, metal pan

diffusers, asbestos mats

and stands e.g. Wok

stands – they can cause

overheating.

● Use utensils with skirts or

rims e.g. buckets and

some kettles.

● Use badly dented or

distorted pans.

● Leave an element

switched on when not

cooking.

● Cook food directly on the

ceramic glass.

● Drag or slide utensils,

along the hob surface.

● Use good quality flat-

based cookware on all

electric heat sources.

● Always ensure pans have

clean, dry bases before

use.

● Ensure pans match size of

heating area.

● Remember good quality

pans retain heat well, so

generally only a low or

medium heat is necessary.

● Ensure pan handles are

positioned safely and

away from heat sources.

● Always lift pans, do not

drag.

● Always use pan lids

except when frying.

● Deal with spillages

immediately but with

care.

✗

Stainless steel with single layer

copper base

PANS SHOULD

General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs (X156E)

Not be concave (bowed in)

Not be convex (bowed out)

Not be rimmed

Not be deeply ridged

But essentially Flat

Always ✓ Never ✗

THE BEST COMBINATIONS

This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for

different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be

good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information

refer to manufacturers’ instructions.

✓

Stainless steel with sandwich bases

of aluminium and stainless or alu-

minium and copper.

Ceramic*

✓✓

✗

Halogen*

Aluminium

✓✓

Enamelled steel

Enamelled aluminium

✗✗

Copper

✓ With Extra Care

Enamelled based cast iron

Not Recommended

Toughened glass or ceramic/

glass/pottery

✓✓

Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or

stainless with a magnetic

sandwich base

✓suitable ✗ unsuitable

*care should be taken

when using any pans

on these surfaces not to

drag and cause

scratching.

Do Not

Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to

the surface of the hob.

Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.

Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the

hob.

Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.

Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use

asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stand.

Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.

Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.

Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used.

We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas.

Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always ensure that they are placed

centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used.

We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins).

Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas.

Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.

General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs) (X156E)

Safety requirements for deep fat frying

IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating

of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended

(e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas.

1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.

2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.

3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.

4. Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the

temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.

5. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods,

in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added to quickly.

6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.

7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE

In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and

extinguish the fire.

LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE

MOVING IT. Injuries are often

caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force

of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

Choosing your utensils

Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils.

To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we

recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases.

Remember

1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before

buying. See diagram below.

2. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum

efficiency as with any type of electric hob.

Do use good quality smooth flat based utensils.

Do use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used.

Do use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to

prevent boil over or spillage.

Do use utensils with good fitting lids.

Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.

WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob.

Important

1. Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid

unnecessary damage to the hob.

Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from

the hob.

2. When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil which is large

enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob

and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred,

remove it as long as it is still hot with a metal safety razor scraper provided. This will avoid any

damage. NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.

3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.

Choosing Your Utensils

Good quality

flat base

same size as

element

Convex

base too

small

Concave

base

Too

small

Too

large

No pan

Element ON

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